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Grazing: meaning, definitions and examples

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grazing

 

[ หˆษกreษช.zษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal feeding

Grazing refers to the act of animals feeding on grass or other vegetation. This behavior is common in herbivorous animals such as cows, sheep, and horses, which rely on grazing for their nutrition.

Synonyms

feeding, foraging, pasture

Examples of usage

  • The cows were grazing in the pasture.
  • Sheep are grazing on the hillside.
  • Grazing is essential for the health of the herd.
  • The farmer rotates the grazing fields to prevent overuse.

Translations

Translations of the word "grazing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฐเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggembalaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasterstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พ็‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรขturage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastoreo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์ดˆ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พ็‰ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beitar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนั‹ะปั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ›แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otlaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastoreo

Etymology

The term 'grazing' originates from the late Old English term 'grฤsan,' which means to feed on grass. This has roots in Proto-Germanic *grลdiz, meaning to grow. In the medieval period, 'grazing' evolved to refer specifically to the act of feeding livestock in pastures. As agriculture developed, the method of grazing became crucial for managing livestock and maintaining soil health. Over the centuries, grazing practices have influenced various pastoral cultures and economies, shaping land use and agricultural techniques globally. Today, the term encompasses not only animal feeding behavior but also sustainable land management practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,820 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.